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Port of Astoria DOJ Emails on LNG Scandal Available as Easy to Access Web Pages
NWPRC Calls for Reforms in Six Areas of FERC Pipeline Siting Process
Wyden Fights Pipeline through Mount Hood - Senator Acts to Stop Forest Plan Amendment that would allow for Palomar Gas Pipeline
Study: U.S. has up to 50% more natural gas than once thought
- USA Today
Gov. of Mass. signs bill requiring a minimum distance of 5,000 feet from the center of any LNG tank - Energy Current
With wholesale price cuts, why will natural gas bills rise? - Oregonian
Freeport LNG requests blanket authorization for to export excess LNG from US - Energy Current
Wyden asks feds to slow LNG decision - Oregonian
Study Finds Existing U.S. Natural Gas Supply Extends Into the 22nd Century
Letter from Governor Kulongoski to FERC about the continuing frustration that the process is not being followed properly. Includes memo from Director of Oregon DOE that confirms their prior report. Read Letter
City Club of Portland debate about LNG Oregon's LNG Future? with Joe Desmond, Brent Foster and Tony Lystra
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COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION Urges FERC wait on Bradwoos FEIS - Read Letter
Warrenton leaders support chief's LNG concerns
LNG pipeline company wants to connect with county - Daily Astorian
Coast LNG proposal faces delays -AP
FERC delays hearing on Bradwood LNG proposal - Hillsboro Argus
FERC set to discuss first LNG project Governor asks commission to start environmental study over at its Thursday meeting - Hillsboro Argus
LNG backers say controversial terminal will help salmon in Columbia River - Oregonian
Public safety fuels Astoria's LNG concerns City Council votes to send FERC a written response disputing NorthernStar’s claims on safety
- Daily Astorian
Tax appraisal fuels LNG worries
- Daily Astorian
LNG worries continue in Warrenton Pipeline changes prompt FERC meeting; residents voice opinions
- Daily Astorian
Natural Gas in Pause Mode - NY Times
Warrenton blasts LNG firm over safety issues - Daily Astorian
Clinton issues clear warning on LNG controversy
Department of Energy report says Oregon doesn't need LNG
Kulongoski requests supplemental DEIS for Bradwood
Oregon Department of Energy Report
Behind the fight for an Oregon LNG site - Oregonian
LNG foes fear 'bait and switch' changes - Daily Astorian
THE LNG CONTROVERSY (an editorial by Gregg Kantor CEO NW Natural)- Oregonian
They don't want us to vote
- Daily Astorian
RESOLUTION AGAINST LNG (LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS) TANKERS AND TERMINALS IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER - passed unanimously at the Jan. 26th meeting of the Wa. Dems central committee.
DEFAZIO, WU AND HOOLEY REACT TO FERC LNG RESPONSE
Is LNG flame burning out? - Toronto Star
In Our View: LNG terminal still a bad idea - The Columbian
Taking a pass on the PIPELINE
- Forest Grove News Times
WU CALLS ON FERC TO HOLD ADDITIONAL LNG HEARINGS
Republicans of Cowlitz Co, Washigton resolution against LNG.
Clackamas County letter to FERC
Clinton claims greater devotion on Ore. gas terminals - USA Today
Pipeline contractor settles with Coos County -AP
N.Y. Rejects Floating Gas Terminal
- NY Times
LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS - Oregonian
Terminal Philosophy - Hillsboro Argus
Clinton focuses on Oregon issues
- Hillsboro Argus
Wyden, Clinton, Dodd, Lieberman Seek Repeal of Federal Control Over LNG Terminal Siting
Jamming LNG down our throats
- Oregonian
LNG: Locals or outsiders could cash in - Oregonian
Cowlitz County, WA Republican Party resolution against LNG
Anne Berblinger of Gales Meadows Farm, Gales Creek, Oregon, discussing LNG with Hillary Clinton at the Hillsboro rally - KGW Channel 8
Hillary Clinton applauds Oregon's green leadership - Oregonian
Feds snub Oregon on need for LNG
- Daily Astorian
City council says no to gas pipeline
- Molalla Pioneer
LNG opponents want to light new fire - Daily Astorian
Northwest gets new proposal on natural gas -Oregonian
Energy needs, property rights and LNG - Oregonian
Coos Bay LNG terminal appealed
- World
U.S.' LNG projects in doubt after court ruling - Oregonian
Oregon and the gas race
- Oregonian Editorial Board
Proposed Oregon natural gas pipeline raises environmental concerns - Oregonian
LNG Supporter Recalled by 2 to 1 Vote
LNG study: Gas pipelines would be economic boon Cheap energy would help economy, construction workers would spend $5.6 million in county
- Hillsboro Argus
CCRCS Formed: Gives legal basis for referendum
Bradwood Landing headed to voters
Governor Rell Joins Long Island Sound Task Force to Release Report Condemning Broadwater Project
Forest Grove says no to LNG line Terminals - Oregonian
DeFazio pushes for state input on LNG - Oregonian
LNG approval still one step away
NMFS Declines FERC Invitation to be a Cooperating Agency in Palomar
NWPRC Requests Clatsop County Re-open Bradwood Landing
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission letter to FERC opposing Bradwood
NY State must kill Broadwater to benefit public - Newsday.com
LNG harmful energy choice, group says - Ventura County Star
Collision Course Report: How Imported Liquefied Natural Gas Will Undermine Clean Energy in California - Pacific Environment
LNG firm tells state: trust feds
- Daily Astorian
Examine LNG's place in energy picture - Oregonian
Pipelines add fuel to LNG opposition
- Daily Astorian
Wyden: Feds haven’t shown need for liquid natural gas terminals in Oregon - Forest Grove News Times
What's the hurry? - Daily Astorian
LNG debate tests Oregon's 'green' mettle - Oregonian
Kulongoski slams feds’ gas pipeline review - Forest Grove News Times
Size of LNG facility shocks Warrenton leaders - Daily Astorian
NWPRC responds to FERC chairman Kelliher's myths about pipeline routing
Union criticizes Menino on LNG preparedness - Boston Herald
LNG tanker adrift off Cape raises concerns - Boston Herald
Columbia Riverkeeper says Oregon has the authority to stop LNG
Senator Gordon Smith urges FERC to work more closely with Oregon officials. (1.2 MB PDF)
LNG: Bar dirty, land-gobbling projects - Oregonian
DOE Releases Draft Maps of Proposed Energy Corridors
No Fatalities in Gas Plant Explosion - AP
Rally pumps up numbers against LNG terminals - Oregonian
Fisheries service flip-flops on LNG
- Daily Astorian
Officials begin to look at LNG Sec. of State Bradbury, A.G. candidate Kroger among those against gas projects - Hillsboro Argus
Gas line concerns landowners
- Daily Jefferson
Forest Grove to discuss pipeline opposition Constituents ask for resolution opposing gas proposals - Hillsboro Argus
Mass.: Lawmakers Work to Halt LNG Plan - Forbes.com
Bradbury says LNG 'dirty fuel' for state - Oregonian
High-profile Democrats turn up heat on natural gas terminals - Forest Grove News Times
NWPRC responds to FERC chairman Kelliher's myths about eminent domain.
LNG could 'bridge' energy gap Governor says natural gas could keep state energized while renewable sources come on line
- The Daily Astorian
FERC Responds to NWPRC's Questions
Palomar's January 2008 Brochure to Landowners
Palomar's response to public input (referenced in Jan. 2008 brochure)
LNG on the Lower Columbia; Does It Make Sense? - Hipfish
NWPRC files comments on the West-wide Energy Corridor
National Marine Fisheries Service's comments on Bradwood Landing LLC
Williams: No need for Oregon LNG pipeline -Hillsboro Argus
Report: Oil, LNG Tankers Vulnerable
- AP
LNG safety costs spark controversy
- Daily Astorian
Pipeline Project Slammed at Ore. Hearing -AP
Hours of Labor Thrown in Their Laps
-Hillsboro Argus
Shifting to LNG just trades devil for witch, energy expert says
- McClatchy-Tribune News Service
State hints of conflict in firm's 2 LNG studies - Oregonian
NorthernStar LNG plan suspended
-Ventura County Star
Anger boils over at Banks pipeline meeting -Hillsboro Argus
Storm blows county off guard on LNG - Daily Astorian
EU probe into LNG pipeline
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On LNG terminals, governor gets it right - Oregonian
Palomar looks into allegations of intimidation by surveyor
-Hillsboro Argus
Governor calls gas pipeline review ‘flawed’ -News Times
Oregon LNG adds another pipeline, schedules two public meetings
-Hillsboro Argus
County embraces LNG
- Daily Astorian
Pipeline protest draws hundreds to downtown Portland
-Hillsboro Argus
Denial of marine terminal advised
-World Link
Ecological disaster and delayed justice- Oregonian
Taking a pass on the PIPELINE
-News Times
LNG tax revenue fuels arguments
- Daily Astorian
Agencies blast Bradwood Draft -The -Hillsboro Argus
Governor warms to LNG terminals
- Oregonian
Pipeline battle hinges on need, livability - Oregonian
Who knows where the gas will go?
- Daily Astorian
Clatsop County Democratic Central Committee Calls to Stop LNG
Residents express concerns at smoother FERC pipeline meeting
-Hillsboro Argus
Pipeline project builds an odd land-use alliance - News Times
Gas project must meet Oregon's standards - Oregonian
State agencies raise concerns on LNG project- Oregonian
Pipeline taps residents' fears
- Oregonian
Distrust clouds LNG hearing
- Daily Astorian
State turns on opposition valve to LNG- Daily Astorian
Oregon LNG Pipeline and Terminal Position Statement
-1000 Friends of Oregon
Mac gets its first pipeline public hearing-News-Register
FERC earns high marks at hearing
-News-Register
Shoved down their throats...
-Hillsboro Argus
Deadlines/Notices
Map
Map of all 3 proposed pipeline routes.
Comparing Energy Reports
Oregon Department of Energy Report
Personal Stories
(Tell us your story)
Steamrolled
Dear Commissioners (New and Incumbent), Last night I received this message which I find very troubling. It is a Notice of Intent for eminent domain of private land and installation for Palomar Gas Transmission Inc, LLC. Deadline for receiving comments is January 30, 2009.
As a property owner about to face eminent domain as a result of this application, I wasn't even notified of this action. It seems that only those that follow the FERC site religiously can keep up with the issues. It is overwhelming to be in this position.
The process of siting the Palomar Pipeline is marching on with great rapidity. Based on FERC's policy of basically approving all applications no matter what, there's seems to be nothing to stand in the way of our state being steam rolled into submission except our willingness to present a unified front and ask for accountability.
As citizens of Clackamas County and the State of Oregon facing eminent domain regarding this pipeline, what can we do? The issues are technical, far-reaching and the consequences permanent. In the past, the County Commission indicated that it would be willing to help the citizens of the County facing eminent domain when the time came. It appears the time has come. We are asking you to convene a work session as early in January as possible in order to discuss what this action on the part of Palomar Pipeline really means, the consequences of this action on the impacted citizens of Clackamas County and what we can do about it.
We also ask that you immediately write a letter to the Governor of Oregon asking for the State's assistance in intervening on behalf of the impacted citizens of Clackamas County and the State of Oregon in this matter. As always, we appreciate any and all interest and assistance.
Sha Spady
Oregon Citizens Against the Pipeline
Molalla Chapter
Violated
I now understand what all those impacted by LNG-related pipelines are experiencing. I am embarrassed by my apathy.
Forced to move prematurely to our new farm home with my husband and two young boys due to the flood in Vernonia, I was too consumed by my own immediate situation and did not look into the whole impact of this pipeline.
The pipeline originally was to cross the lower part of our hay field. I did not like it, but I figured it was big money, big greed and big power what difference would I make anyway. Now, the new route is within 100 feet of my fresh water supply, heads up the hillside and cuts across the veins that feed my spring and well. I cannot just drill another well; many have tried in this area. We have the only viable fresh water well within a 3 mile radius. I don't want to have to install a whole different water system; we have spent thousands on this one. The pipeline company refuses to give us anything in writing that will ensure that they will pay for the loss of water or the rebuilding of any new access to water.
I feel violated.
Jamie
Clatsop County, Oregon
Living on the Pipeline
Glenn Archambault and Terri Magruder of Phoenix, Oregon tell of the 20-year ordeal that turned their dream farm into a nightmare.
(Full Story)
Appalled
My five acres is surrounded on three sides by my in-laws property and they received a letter from Oregon Pipeline describing the proposed route for the 36" diameter pipeline that would originate from the proposed LNG plant in Warrenton. I am appalled at the fact that they didn't notify me as well, since the line would be within approximately 500-600 feet of my house. I realize that my situation is different from property owners who face having the pipeline installed on their property, but I want to try to prevent the project from being built near my land and residence. My late wife and I moved to this property 25 years ago and I built our house myself. Our intention was to live a peaceful existence and embrace the the forest and rural lifestyle that surrounds the property. Unfortunately I lost my wife of 34 years to cancer, but my intentions are to continue to reside here indefinitely.
David
Clatsop County
Tree Killer
We own 135 acres of forest land in the Timber-Glenwood area of Washington County. The LNG pipeline is scheduled to transect our land, taking out a swath of 20-year old Douglas Fir trees. We strongly oppose the Oregon LNG proposal for personal reasons (it will destroy thousands of our trees) and more general reasons: the Warrenton facility and pipeline will contribute to global warming.
Martha & Allen
Washington County
Unjust
We have approximately 150 acres of timber land in Cowlitz County. If the Bradwood Pipeline is approved, we stand to lose not only standing timber, but also prime plantations of Douglas fir that we replanted ourselves. It is between 10 and 15 years old. The proposed route will take the pipeline within 40 feet of our barn, built in the 1880's. We are trying to maintain the land as a working farm, where my in-laws began their life here in 1932. This pipeline would decimate our land, running from the NW corner to the SE, where the HDD drilling point for the Cowlitz River would take out old pear trees and ruin our best pasture. We must work on our representatives to change the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that gave FERC the power to take our land from us under Eminent Domain. This is a gross miscarriage of justice.
Gayle Kiser,
Cowlitz County
Stressed Out
The theft of my time and stress over this mess has almost ruined my connection to this land that has been my entire focus for 17 years - the thought that it could be violated by for-profit corporations keeps me up at night writing speeches. It has put stress on my closest relationships. I am ashamed of an America that fosters laws like the 2005 energy bill which allows the bullying of citizens and ignores the land use laws of our state. I am ashamed of anyone who works to impose such indignity and duress on my friends and neighbors. I am ashamed that an alleged local company like Northwest Natural would seek to balance it's greedy profit margin on the backs of earnest Oregonians who have nothing to gain and everything to loose by the presence of a hazardous product like non-odorized high pressure natural gas. Our lives and lands are far too valuable to be the dump for ugly and dangerous projects rejected by other states and countries.
Susan Hansen,
Molalla
I Feel Your Pain
I am not a landowner threatened with condemnation, but I know the pain of losing property last year to an unwanted wastewater pipeline.and I agree with the resolution described below. They should use existing right of ways, not EFU and forest lands, if they must put this dastardly pipeline in. I equate this process the same as what happened to the Indians when the Government lied so the gold seekers (for profit companies) could intrude into Indian lands.with no concern who or how the land got hurt.
Pat,
Molalla
FERCed:
On September 25th, 2007 I learned that a Palomar proposed route for a 36-inch natural gas pipeline would transect my 60-acre farm. It is hard to convey how upsetting this is in a way that will make others feel equally disturbed. I know this because, I will confess, when I thought the pipeline would travel two-miles to the west, I was not as upset. “Not in my back yard? No problem then.”What makes it so visceral that I am not eating or sleeping well?
Part of it is the piercing of the illusion that your property is inviolate. I was intellectually aware of this as a former planning commissioner in two states and one who is aware of the Fifth Amendment’s “just compensation” clause. But I will assert and confirm that nothing prepares one for the emotional impact of being stepped on by Godzilla.
Part of it is fear of the unknown. Will the pipeline leave a visible and ugly scar on the landscape spoiling the view? Will I feel the same sense of peace and tranquility that originally led me to this bucolic setting? The same sense of privacy when a corporation has license to traverse my land at any time? Will my property, part of my retirement plan, be reduced in value beyond the formulaic compensation of eminent domain?
Part of it is intensely personal. It is the height of irony that after spending 4-years of building a low-impact house (www.auerhaus.org), cleaning up and restoring a neglected farm to productivity, and doing everything possible to reduce my use of fossil fuels to the bare minimum, I find I am to become part of an IV-drip to a hydrocarbon addicted California (the place I tried to escape from).
Part of it is intensely personal too. I am in the early stages of Parkinson’s. I may have only 5 to 10 years before I will be forced to leave the farm I love. I had planned to spend them in peaceable enjoyment of my home and property. Now it seems, even as my ability to do so wanes, I will be spending time researching LNG, attending meetings, possibly suffering a couple of summers of a massive construction project, and living in a general state of anxiety.
So call me a NIMBY, but do it with some sympathy and some respect. The bullet I take might just as well have been aimed at you.
Marc Auerbach
Birkenfeld